Would you really like to have tires on it that are that hard to come by? What if you blow one, where are you going to easily get a replacement?
I'm planning on carrying a repair kit with a CO2 tank, so barring a total blowout on the sidewall I'm thinking I'll be covered. You make a good point though, two spares is a better idea so I may have to fit a rear carrier too.
That's....quite the username you have there. We have found them for around $800 a piece if you're interested.
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one of my friends worked selling action figures for Lucasfilm and he got a personal check from an actual human named PresidentGod. I think its the funniest name I've ever heard.
And - OUCH! I'm a high school teacher, so gonna have to pass on the $800 tires. Its looking less and less like the 8.25x16 is going to happen.
Sorry. Not gonna happen. And if you do find them, they are probably old and super expensive...and require shipping. Ever shipped five giant heavy tires? Guess what is dismal...
I fail to see how this is a good idea.
On the flipside, you can drive in ANY name brand tire shop, ask for 255/85/16 tires. They will get them in the store for you (no shipping charge), charge you a fair market price for brand spanking new tires (in fact you can haggle with these guys a bit), and then offer you warranty and maintenance service. So now when you throw a weight, you just drive it in there and say, "This isn't perfect. Make it perfect." Then they do it...for free. All while you sit in their climate controlled waiting room judging other people and playing games on your smart phone.
Get a BFG KM2 if you are really gonna wheel the crap out of the truck. Otherwise get a BFG AT or some other more street friendly tread pattern.
BTW, the KM2's REALLY start bringing the win at 20psi and below. So "airing down" to 30 psi from a street pressure of 60 or whatever people run at isn't really going to do a whole lot for you.
The 255/85r16 is one of the other two tires on my short list. The only reason I really like the 8.25x16 XZL is because it's an XZL and its a 34" tire instead of the little 7.50x16 variety I have. Do you recommend the KM2 over the Toyo M/T? I want a tire that will give me good road wear as well - BFG All Terrains would be great, but don't come in the magic 255/85r16 as far as I know. The last tire on my short list is the Treadwright Guard Dog (similar to OLD Goodyear Wrangler MT/R) in 285/75r16. I love this tread pattern, but its wider than the 255. Was interested in M-55 too, but they're $300 each if you can find them. Currently leaning toward the 285/75.
I can't find these in 8.25x16! I saw them in 9.0x16, but that's a 36" tire and I don't want my center of gravity that high (considering the lift I'd need for full articulation).
What made you want 8.25x16 tyres for a landrover ? just asking as they were never a size selected by rover, the 1 ton and FC varieties all used 900x16 . The standard lwb and and 127/130 all used 750x16 . Would also back up suggestion of 255/85 as a good modern choice. I personally run 285/75 , but dont know your type of usage.
I really like the 255/85 and had narrowed my choices to that or the 285/75. I know that with a very mild lift the 8.25x16 would fit though, and love the XZL for longevity and strength. That's what prompted me to reach out and see if anyone knew of somewhere to get some - wishful thinking. You don't happen to run with a spare on your bonnet do you? I'm concerned that the 285/75 will be difficult to see around and that's really the only hangup I have with the size.
Thank you for the help, everyone! I kind of figured this is what I'd find out, but I had to ask and knew this was the place. Once the Rovers are here I'll be sure to put pictures up and start a thread showing my build - which will probably be a long, drawn out process due to the baby that will be here the same week as my trucks. Lots of excitement coming in the next month!
